Year after year, New York City lives up to its holiday tradition of putting up the most stunning and opulent holiday window displays at some of the finest department stores. Christmas spirit sets in as early as mid-November with the unveiling of Christmas window displays along the city’s Fifth Avenue and other Manhattan streets. Window shopping gets a whole new definition as holiday window dressing keeps getting bigger and better every year to woo shoppers and passersby. While those in the city can step out to see the thrilling artistry in person, for those who are far away, we bring the galore of the NYC holiday magic right here for you.
Macy’s –
The founder of the concept of holiday department store window displays lives it up with ‘Believe’, an installation inspired by nostalgia. The stunning display includes six themes that play out traditional stories featuring elves, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and more. The department store’s window theme for 2016 pays homage to Macy’s ‘Believe’ campaign which helps raise funds for the Make a Wish Foundation.
Saks Fifth Avenue –
Home to the ‘Land of 1,000 Delights’, the holiday window display at 611 Fifth Avenue pays tribute to the imaginary land in the holiday story of ‘The Nutcracker.’ This wonderland is an enchanting landscape of colorful candy with jumbo swirl lollipops, whipped cotton candy and mounds of rock candy deliciously adding to the store’s visual displays. Take a look at their holiday windows unveiling teaser –
Tiffany & Co. –
The world’s premier jeweler opens the gift-giving season with the unveiling of its legendary windows depicting a Tiffany New York Christmas. Capturing the magical charm of the city, the windows feature a lavish picnic in Central Park with jewel-filled Christmas crackers, champagne and cakes; a vignette of Rockefeller Center with its majestic tree, Prometheus in gold leaf and angels; and a silhouette of a Manhattan skyline that floats along the Hudson River, displaying a Tiffany T square bracelet.
Bergdorf Goodman – 
The holiday windows at this luxury goods department store continue their tradition of enchanting visitors with their signature form of fantastical storytelling. 
With the transporting theme of ‘Destination Extraordinary,’ the displays depict a dreamlike itinerary of lush locales, unexpected landscapes and verdant gardens.
Barneys – 
The American chain of luxury department stores has partnered with artists Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel, to put their own one-of-a-kind spin on holiday cheer. 
Themed ‘Love Peace Joy, Barneys’ holiday windows 2016 taps into the positive spirit of the holiday season.
We have already seen Lord & Taylor’s Enchanted Forest themed display that takes customers on a whimsical winter journey.
